Author Archives: Linda

May22

New York Beauty Wall Hanging

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Linda

Ann has created an awesome wall hanging featuring New York Beauty blocks. I had fun developing original quilting designs for this project. It will hang in an old Italian style house so I used Italian tile designs for my influence. Thanks to Pinterest, they were easy to find!The batting is Quilter’s Dream Blend and Dream Puff layered together. Double batting gives lots of texture and allows the quilting detail to pop.

The thread is Superior Threads So Fine 50 in a color that matches the fabrics.

The back is a tea dyed muslin which shows off the quilting detail, too!

Here’s the link to my Pinterest board for Italian Design ideas. How do you think I did? Thanks for looking! Linda 🙂

May17

Lil’ Lovee by Linda!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Linda

Lil’ Lovee by Linda!

With all the babies being born in my family this year, I’m trying new ideas for baby gifts. This is my latest creation called Lil’ Lovee by Linda.

I combined leftover Minkee and flannel scraps. The finished size is about 13″, but you can make it any size depending on your remnants. I used 2 flannels to make an uneven 4 patch block. Any block would work, I wanted fewer seams to keep it soft and cuddly. If I was more ambitious, I might have personalized the Lil’ Lovee, maybe next time!

It’s a sweet, cheek cuddler when they’re little babies and a dolly blanket when they’re older. It’s sooooo soft.

Like the dish mats, I left the 4 patch seam open for turning and then top- stitched around the seams, closing the opening. Fast and easy!

This one was sent to Kailani, who is enjoying her Tummy Time quilt, too!

Isn’t she adorable?!

Thanks for looking! 🙂 Linda

May16

Make it Mini!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Linda

Make it Mini!

The bridal shower invite asked us to be creative and bring a gift that fit in the enclosed envelope! My first response was to make a mini dish mat in the bride’s favorite colors. I used 5 inch squares and terry cloth, constructed in the same manner as the Linda’s Dish Mat Tutorial Revisited.

With some creative folding it fit perfectly into the supplied envelope, along with a recipe card and a little money!

I knew she was also getting a sewing machine from her mom, so I added some fabric scraps to the envelope wrapping, too!

I hope she likes it!

Thanks for looking. 🙂 Linda

May14

How fun is that?!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Linda

How fun is that?!

Marilyn has completed 2 fun quilts! The dinosaur quilt is totally pieced, not applique! She’ll add some eyes when she finishes it. What dinosaur loving kid wouldn’t want this quilt!

I love how the quilting design, Frothy Seas Pantograph, compliments the prehistoric elements of the quilt.

And the second quilt is a Monkey quilt!

How fun is that?!

We initially decided to quilt it with a pantograph, but I felt the little monkey heads would be cuter with an outline stitch and freehand Swirl and Curl.

Thanks! I’m still working on secret projects that I can’t share. What are you working on?

🙂 Linda

May9

Vintage Bath Mat – too awesome for the trash!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Linda

Vintage Bath Mat – too awesome for the trash!

Today is all trash day in our city and I saved this old cotton chenille bath mat from the landfill! I have no idea how old it is but it belonged to my hubby’s parents.

I just can’t throw away awesome vintage finds! What about you?

I’m linking to Coloradolady: Vintage Thingee Thursday. Check out other vintage posts!

I’m off to work at Rainbows and Calico Things quilt shop in Williamsburg, Iowa today. It’s also my favorite place to buy fabric so it’s a good thing I work there, too!

Thanks! Have a great day! 🙂 Linda

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Author Archives: Linda

New York Beauty Wall Hanging

Lil’ Lovee by Linda!

Make it Mini!

How fun is that?!

Vintage Bath Mat – too awesome for the trash!